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New London Academy Elementary vs Tomahawk Elementary

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureNew London Academy Elementary
Forest, Virginia
Tomahawk Elementary
Lynchburg, Virginia
Success Index (US)
86
Top 5%
73
Top 25%
State rank#200 of 1,142#511 of 1,142
National rank#1942 of 50,301#9013 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades PKโ€“5Grades PKโ€“5
Students330667
Enrollment330667
Free/reduced-price lunch31.8%76.9%
Students per teacher15.014.8
Reading proficiency87%81%
Math proficiency92%92%
cityForestLynchburg
stateVirginiaVirginia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขNew London Academy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 73.4).
  • โ€ขNew London Academy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 81%).
  • โ€ขNew London Academy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 76.9%).
  • โ€ขTomahawk Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
  • โ€ขTomahawk Elementary is the larger school with 667 students compared with 330.

The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is New London Academy Elementary better than Tomahawk Elementary?

On the Success Index (US), New London Academy Elementary ranks higher (86.2 vs 73.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.

How far apart are New London Academy Elementary and Tomahawk Elementary?

About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Forest and Lynchburg in Virginia.

Which has the better Enrollment?

New London Academy Elementary: 330. Tomahawk Elementary: 667. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do New London Academy Elementary and Tomahawk Elementary rank in Virginia?

New London Academy Elementary is 200th of 1,142 and Tomahawk Elementary is 511th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).